Fayetteville, Arkansas
Go Somewhere New. Find Your Favoriteville™.
Map out a mile. End up in the wild. Lose your voice. Find your vibe. Bring a compass. Follow a hunch instead. In Fayetteville, there’s always another turn worth taking.
Come for the Sights.
Stay for the Soul.
Around here, the best trips aren't so much designed as they are stumbled into, one winding road or unexpected turn at a time. A view you didn’t know was there. An accidental discovery. A day that gets away from you—in a good way. A pretty good story to tell when you get home.
The best trips have a little room to wander, because the next best thing is usually just around the bend.
Follow the Glow to Lights of the Ozarks
Wander into a Winter Wonderland at Lights of the Ozarks Powered by SWEPCO. Every night from November 20 through January 1, more than 500,000 LED lights turn the Historic Downtown Square into one of Northwest Arkansas's most beloved holiday traditions, and it's free for everyone. Come for the twinkle, stay for the cocoa, and cross a few names off your gift list.
Get Lost in the Right Direction
Every adventure starts with a certain kind of traveler. Maybe yours starts on a trail, at the table, in a tucked-away shop, or wherever the music takes you. Find your travel style below and see where you wind up.
The Trail Blazer
You’re rarely in a hurry to get there. Why would you be when the long way has better views? Fayetteville puts 120+ miles of trails, singletrack, and interconnected paths right at your feet.
The Taste Chaser
You plan trips around meals, not the other way around. We’ve got a full spread, from international cuisine to home-grown Ozark cooking, so there’s always something good cooking around the corner.
The Treasure Hunter
You have a sixth sense for good finds: antiques, art, and the magnificent piece tucked into the corner that nobody else noticed. You’ll head home with something you can't find anywhere else.
The Scene Seeker
You're not here just to see the sights. You want to know what's happening. Catch a show, wander a gallery, find some live music, and see where the night takes you.
Start Here.
Wander Anywhere.
Events & Festivals Calendar
All year long, we’ve got it going on. Browse upcoming festivals, concerts, races, and more happening around Fayetteville.
For the Fayetteville First-Timer
This is the ultimate starter pack for your first 72 hours in Fayetteville. Hit all the highlights, leaving plenty of room for side quests.
What to Know Before You Go
You know what they say about Fayetteville. Wait, do you? Get the answers to your most common questions, plus tips for planning your trip.
Plan Your Trip
Room to Roam. Room to Rest.
Some of the best moments here are completely unplanned, but "where are we sleeping tonight?" is a question best answered in advance. Find a hotel, unique stay, RV site, or campground for your trip.
Chart Your Course
No matter where you're setting out from, the miles between where you are and where you're going are all part of the ride. Find your best route and let the adventure begin.
What Others Are Saying
About Fayetteville
"You'll want a mountain bike to fully experience the fall splendor of this corner of the Ozarks. Fayetteville is a small city with plenty of cycling trails, art galleries, restaurants and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, a 44-acre site where you'll find bats, butterflies and beehives."
"This charming college town in Arkansas deserves to be on your fall travel list. Fayetteville offers great food, gorgeous scenery, and yes, football too."
"This southern mountain town is a great sleeper destination for cyclists. ...Fayetteville is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, with 50 miles of singletrack in town and the nearby ridges, not to mention hundreds of miles of gravel roads."
Fayetteville 101
It depends on what you’re looking for. Spring brings blooms and outdoor events, summer is made for long days outside, fall brings festivals and colorful foliage, and winter offers a quieter atmosphere and festive fun.